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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for November 2011
30/11/2011
The construction industry may be inline for a modest boost with news yesterday that Northern Ireland could receive up to £200m more to spend on public services this year as a result of measures in the UK Chancellor's Autumn Statement on Tuesday. The biggest slice will be for infrastructure projects
30/11/2011
Retaining the six Limerick Garda Stations which have been earmarked for closure will only cost a total of €12,000 per year, according to Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins. Deputy Collins has received confirmation from Garda Headquarters that it costs just €2,000 a year to keep a small rural gar
30/11/2011
After being awarded exclusive Irish Gianni Ferrari distributorship, Wilsons saw the opportunity to seek the expertise of a well known figure in the agricultural and groundcare field, Mr Denis Healy-Rae. Wilsons of Rathkenny are currently also the exclusive Irish distributors for Weidemann wheeled
30/11/2011
The restoration of The Main Guard, Clonmel, Tipperary, has been awarded the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland's (RIAI) Conservation and Restoration Silver Medal. The Medal is considered one of Ireland's most prestigious architectural awards and was presented to Margaret Quinlan of Margare
30/11/2011
NTR, investors in renewable energy and sustainable waste management businesses, has reported a solid performance by decreasing Group losses by 64%. Group revenues increased by €172.4 million, and the loss attributed to equity holders of NTR for the period ended September 2011 amounted to €41.2 mill
30/11/2011
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a funding boost of just over £258,000 for St Joseph's Boy's High School, Newry. The funding, which has been made available from DSD's Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund, will be used to refurbish the school's sports pitch providing a fu
30/11/2011
The High Court has agreed to have An Bord Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning permission for a waste-to-energy facility in Ringaskiddy, Cork judicially reviewed following an application on behalf of Indaver Ireland, a waste management services company. New information has emerged concerning a co
30/11/2011
ESB Electric Ireland is reminding everyone to start preparing in plenty of time as harsher weather conditions approach. During last year's Big Freeze, Ireland came to a standstill and according to the Irish Insurance Federation press office, insurers paid out over €224 million to homeowners and bu
30/11/2011
The positive downward trend in E.coli in drinking water in recent years continued in 2010, according to a new report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For the first time, large public drinking water supplies in Ireland show similar compliance levels for E.coli to similar supp
29/11/2011
Dublin's Heuston Station, the flagship Intercity station on the Iarnród Éireann network, has won the overall Best Station prize at the 6th annual International Station Awards. The awards, involving eight major railway companies from across the UK and Ireland, are aimed at raising standards in stati
29/11/2011
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has officially opened the Sunday Business Post Waste Summit 2011. Opening the conference, Minister Hogan said it was time for decisions in relation to waste management policy. He said there were no foregone conclus
29/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service's progress on investment totalling £2.52million in the Moyle area this year. Speaking ahead of this evening's meeting between Roads Service and Moyle District Council, the Minister said: "Roads Service expects to publish an Envir
29/11/2011
One of Northern Ireland's best-known planning consultants has taken the bold step of setting up a new planning consultancy business in Belfast, despite the challenges faced by the local development and construction sectors. Clyde Shanks says that his new eponymous company, established with support
29/11/2011
A report has found there is a major need for a women's refuge in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (DAR) area. Senator Ivana Bacik and Sonas Housing Association launched A Safe Space, a feasibility study which found women are trapped in dangerous situations in their own home because the justice and health
29/11/2011
Savings of €23 million were made by organisations entering this year’s Sustainable Energy Awards, with a further €13 million in savings projected over the coming years. Hosted by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and sponsored by ESB Electric Ireland, the eighth annual Awards, saw
29/11/2011
The spectre of Fianna Fáil members playing fantasy-land politics on selective Chamber of Commerce soapboxes around the country by suggesting that commercial rates should be cut in half, will hit the business community most, stated Carlow & Kilkenny TD, Ann Phelan. "Short-term fantasy land politics
29/11/2011
"In 2012 Dublin City Council will continue to seek innovative ways to provide the best quality service we can to residents, businesses and visitors to the City," John Tierney, City Manager has told the Elected Members at the Budget Meeting of the City Council last night. This is despite the draft b
29/11/2011
Bairbre de Brún, Sinn Féin MEP was in Stormont to meet with Development Aid NGOs (Trocaire, Christian Aid, Concern, Oxfam Ireland) ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change talks in Durban which she will be attending as part of the official delegation from the European Parliament. Ms de Brún said: "T
28/11/2011
Social housing, roads, sports and cultural facilities are to be cut for the next three years in Dublin with a reduction of more than 50% in capital investment budget. Dublin City Council has drafted an infrastructure programme for each year from 2012-2014 totalling €897.8 million, less than half of
28/11/2011
Clare County Council has announced that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the €2.8m upgrade to the main wastewater treatment plant at Clonroadmore, Ennis. This scheme was the subject of a strategic infrastructure development application to An Bord Pleanála and included an enviro
28/11/2011
Invest Northern Ireland has helped Belfast company Big Lolly to open up new markets for its specialist services and secure a significant contract with a Scottish firm. Big Lolly provides 3D visualisation and animation services primarily for the construction sector. With the contraction of the secto
28/11/2011
A multi-million euro refurbishment of Market Square in the historic heart of Dundalk has been completed on schedule with Friday 2 December set to see celebrations as Christmas lights are switched on and a new illuminated fountain is commissioned. Made possible by major national and EU funding, the
28/11/2011
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. and Minister Simon Coveney T.D. have helped start construction on Arkady Feed Ltd's 110,000 square foot bulk feed store at the Port of Cork's Deep-water berth in Ringaskiddy, Cork. Arkady Feed Ltd is a leading player in the importation and trading of feedstuffs for the
28/11/2011
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Pat Rabbitte TD, has published Warmer Homes: A Strategy for Affordable Energy in Ireland which sets out a vision for improving the affordability of energy for low-income households. Minister Rabbitte said: "While the Government fac
28/11/2011
The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Caitríona Jones has launched a publication designed to help businesses save money by becoming more aware of the quantities of water they use. The information guide also aims to inform businesses how to ensure a supply of water even under adverse weat
28/11/2011
The Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced an innovative pay as you go option for oil heating for vulnerable households. The pilot scheme to help tackle fuel poverty among the most vulnerable will begin early next year, with an evaluation in summer ahead of next year's
28/11/2011
Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government has officially opened the extension to Clanmorrin House, Boreenmanna Road, Cork which provides 24-hour support residential accommodation and care for people who are unable or who choose not to live independently. The extensi
25/11/2011
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local Government, Brian Stanley TD has warned that the Minster for Environment Phil Hogan’s recent u-turn on climate change will cost Ireland millions. Speaking at a Stop Climate Chaos protest at the Dáil to mark the Minister Hogan's departure to t
25/11/2011
A construction boss has been fined and bound over in the sum of £500 for two years for pollution. At Coleraine Magistrates' Court, Jack Gibson, of Gibson (Banbridge) Ltd was sentenced after accepting responsibility for a polluting discharge to a waterway. The managing director's court appearance c
25/11/2011
Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte has identified community acceptance of energy infrastructure as the biggest challenge facing energy policy makers across Europe.. Addressing a meeting of European Energy Ministers in Brussels on the subject of Energy Infrastructure he said: "At the heart of the ques
25/11/2011
With unemployment rates for 18 to 24 year olds at an all-time high of 19.1% and a 9.1% drop in employment within the construction industry, it is not surprising that young people seeking a career in the trades are facing a grim challenge. One local facility, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) h
25/11/2011
East Belfast MP Naomi Long and Chris Lyttle MLA have welcomed the official opening of a new £5m housing development on the site of the former Mersey Street Primary School. The listed building has been transformed by Connswater Homes into 30 state of the art family apartments with many of its origi
25/11/2011
With unemployment rates for 18 to 24 year olds at an all-time high of 19.1% and a 9.1% drop in employment within the construction industry, it is not surprising that young people seeking a career in the trades are facing a grim challenge. One local facility, South Eastern Regional College (SERC) h
25/11/2011
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, has announced the establishment of a new expert group to tackle the health risks posed by radon gas. Speaking at the National Radon Forum in Dublin, Minister Hogan stressed the importance of raising awareness of the risks
25/11/2011
Two stunning National Trust properties provided the inspiring setting for an innovative two day course on 23rd and 24th November for eighteen painters and decorators from across Northern Ireland. This bespoke training course on the repair and maintenance of painted decoration and wall coverings on
25/11/2011
Teaching staff delivering commercial training for St John Ambulance throughout Northern Ireland were invited to a training event at the charity’s headquarters at Erne, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, recently, for information on equality awareness relating to the provision of first aid course services
24/11/2011
Senator Darragh O'Brien has secured a major commitment from the Minister for Public Expenditure to review the proposed sewerage treatment plant which is planned for North Dublin. Speaking in a special Seanad debate on capital expenditure Senator O’Brien said: "Under the greater Dublin strategic dra
24/11/2011
The Executive's proposal to introduce a supplementary levy on large retail premises would unfairly place an added burden on some retailers who are already paying over the odds in rates due to the postponement of a rating revaluation in 2010, says Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Givin
24/11/2011
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has welcomed the passing of the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 through the Dail. The SCSI said that the long awaited legislation would enact the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) on a statutory basis and would provided much ne
24/11/2011
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA and Deputy Chair of the Enterprise Committee Daithí McKay has said that the Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster "should have known better" and declared an interest with the Department that a family member owns land within project focus areas which a company has identified as
24/11/2011
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Jan O’Sullivan T.D., has announced that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has tendered for a feasibility study on the development of a humanitarian hub at Shannon Airport. Minister O'Sullivan said: "We will be seeking tenders from suitably
24/11/2011
Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D., has welcomed Dáil approval of the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009. He said that amendments he had tabled and which had been accepted during its passage through the Dáil, would introduce much-needed transparency to the residen
24/11/2011
Minister Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister for Disability, Equality, Mental Health & Older People, has opened a state of the art centre for children with disabilities and their families in Cavan. Known as 'Hillside', the facility was developed byEnable Ireland in partnership with the HSE. Children with
24/11/2011
The huge potential benefits of a new electricity grid under the Irish Sea connecting power sources on Scottish, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland electricity networks have been highlighted in a study. The Irish-Scottish Links on Energy Study (ISLES) study, funded by the EU's INTERREG IVA Pro
23/11/2011
Dublin City Council will take lead role in providing client-driven services and independent housing instead of emergency accommodation. The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD announced the new direction for the delivery of services for people experiencing homele
23/11/2011
London and the South East of England have experienced growing construction workloads between the beginning of July and the end of September. However, other parts of the UK are much worse of, with Northern Ireland at the other end of the spectrum and still falling. Northern Ireland remains the UK r
23/11/2011
A property firm that has since gone bust, Drumdollagh Construction Company Ltd, has been fined a total of £60,000 for breaching health and safety regulations following the death of an employee, Colin Glass, during the construction of an apartment block. It happened at Priestland Road, Bushmills and
23/11/2011
The Irish Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, has published for public consultation, draft Retail Planning Guidelines. The aim of the draft Guidelines is to ensure that the planning system plays a key role in ensuring competitiveness in the retail sector adv
23/11/2011
Builders have this week been putting the finishing touches to a new supermarket development in Co Down. Sainsbury's has opened its latest store in Northern Ireland today at Balloo Retail Park in Bangor. Some 250 new staff will be employed in the 70,000 sq. ft. store, which has 41,000 sq. ft. of r
23/11/2011
Wexford Borough Council is undertaking works at O'Hanrahan Railway Station, Redmond Square to make it more accessible. Works will include a safer bus stop, ramped crossings and improved disabled access to the station. For the duration of the works, an alternative pedestrian access to the station
23/11/2011
South Tipperary Local Authorities have entered into a contract with Clean Ireland Recycling for the sale of its waste collection service. Clean Ireland Recycling is a well-regarded, family owned refuse collection company, based in County Clare. They already collect household waste from customers in
23/11/2011
Over €100m has been invested in Solar21, the Irish renewable energy fund, which invests in solar photovoltaic (PV) farms throughout Europe. Michael Bradley, CEO of Solar 21 Renewable Energy Ireland, said: "When you contrast this stable investment environment with the current equity market vo
23/11/2011
An apprentice with County Armagh company Shilliday Refrigeration, looks set for a bright future, after coming third in the world's largest ever international skills competition. Pitted against rivals in his category from 25 other countries, Stuart Millar won a bronze medal at the global skills comp
23/11/2011
Fabric Architecture has been recognised with four 2011 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications. The ceremony took place at the IFAI Expo Americas 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Centre in Baltimore, Maryland on October 25. Fabric Architectur
23/11/2011
The Stormont Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she would welcome a River Cleaning Strategy which would help address the current gap in enforcement responsibilities for recovering debris from watercourses. Speaking in the Assembly in support of a motion calling for
22/11/2011
The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, T.D. has turned the sod on the new Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Facility to be built on the Beaumont Hospital campus in Dublin. The new unit is being developed by the HSE in co-operation with Beaumont Hospital and on completion will be managed by HSE
22/11/2011
There's opposition to a fresh decision to demolish a landmark Victorian building in the centre of Belfast. Belfast Alliance Councillor Catherine Curran has today proposed that Belfast City Council's Planning Committee should oppose the demolition of the Athletic Stores building and has called for t
22/11/2011
SIPTU members were to the fore among the 5,000 people who took part in a protest march against the closure of the Abbeyleix Hospital nursing unit on 20th November. Earlier this month the HSE announced it will close the nursing unit, which will result in the moving of 28 long stay residents and redep
22/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service's progress on investment totalling £5.9million for maintenance and improvement. The Minister said: "A wide range of improvement and maintenance schemes have been completed in the Fermanagh District. This includes the resurfacing
22/11/2011
The Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D., has officially opened the new extension at Baltydaniel National School (NS), Mallow, Cork. Speaking at the school, Minister Sherlock expressed his gratitude to the school principal, the chairperson of the board of management, to the pari
22/11/2011
NI's top political office has been criticised over a 'poor value for money' deal by a Sinn Fein's Assembly member and MP. Paul Maskey has welcomed the Audit Office Report on the Transfer of Former Military Sites to the Executive, which said that, the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister (O
22/11/2011
The Irish Republic, Northern Ireland and Scotland are each to be represented by local governemnt ministers who will meet later this week to discuss the issues raised in a major study on a future offshore grid infrastructure. This aims at linking the countries, as well as other areas where the count
22/11/2011
A 29-year-old business guru has scooped the coveted title Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 at prestigious awards held at the Parliament Buildings, Belfast. Ryan Daly fought off stiff competition from seven other finalists to win the top award. He set up his Lisburn-based company Daly Renewables
22/11/2011
The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has published a paper proposing to roll-out electricity and gas Smart Meters to all homes and many businesses across Ireland in the coming years. These Smart Meters will provide significant benefits to energy customers and to the country generally. I
22/11/2011
Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, has received notification of approval from the European Commission and he will seek approval from the Government within a couple of weeks to formally open the scheme. The REFIT 3 scheme will provide a guaranteed price for fi
22/11/2011
KCC Architectural has been in business since 1998 and has established itself as leading supplier of a wide range of integrated architectural products and services. While retaining its commitment to high quality door hardware, our commitment to the construction market has seen our product portfolio
21/11/2011
In the year to October, residential property prices at a national level, fell by 15.1%, according to the Irish Republic's Central Statistics Office (CSO). This compares with an annual rate of decline of 14.3% in September and a decline of 11.1% recorded in the twelve months to October 2010. Resid
21/11/2011
Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath says the latest quarterly mortgage arrears statistics released by the Central Bank this morning underline the need for an urgent and decisive Government response to the growing mortgage arrears crisis. Deputy McGrath stated: "The figures released tod
21/11/2011
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has held a site meeting at the former Newcastle College site at Donard Street in Newcastle with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The meeting was requested by Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke. During the meeting it was officially c
21/11/2011
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has accused the Minister for Education of "incompetence" following further revelations of mismanagement of a €35million retraining programme for redundant construction workers. The Department of Education has awarded a contract to WRC Consultancy of up
21/11/2011
Dublin North Senator and Fianna Fáil Seanad Leader Darragh O’Brien has raised two of the biggest issues to affect families, the environment and the community in North Dublin with the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan. Speaking in the Seanad on issue of septic charges to be imposed on househol
21/11/2011
ESB Electric Ireland and the GAA have announced the launch of 'On Home Ground', the Tralee pilot for a new sustainability jobs initiative. The joint initiative aims to stimulate the creation of 10,000 jobs in the green sector, supporting job creation in local communities in a way that promotes dir
21/11/2011
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the electricity networks company is sponsoring electrical engineering students through their degree with Queens. NIE demonstrated its commitment to developing engineering talent at the launch of the NIE Electrical Engineering Scholarship Programme at Queen's Univ
21/11/2011
Pay-as-you-go customers can now switch to 10% cheaper natural gas from firmus energy now that the switching system, which has been under development by Phoenix Networks for more than a year, is finally live. Customers can live in Newtownards or Newtownabbey, Bangor or Belfast, Larne or Lisburn, a
18/11/2011
Belfast based Graham Construction has recently been awarded a £2.3 million contract for the refurbishment of the Tayinloan Pier and Ferry Berth for Argyle and Bute Council. The terminal which serves the island of Giha is located just off the A83, 20 miles north of Campbelltown on the Mull of Kinty
18/11/2011
The building trade across NI is to enjoy a boost with news this week that the Stormont Executive has agreed on the Programme for Government (PfG) - a plan that is to include both new building and substantial maintenance contracts. In a statement from the NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCaus
18/11/2011
The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has expressed concern about the impact of the €750m spending cuts to the Public Capital Programme (PCP) on the national infrastructure network and has urged Government to ensure that existing projects have the required funding for completion. The
18/11/2011
NI's top political team are to again confront the leader of the Irish Republic over recent news that a multi-million pound cross border road project would have to be 'shelved' after the Dáil government performed a U-turn on funding. First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister Martin
18/11/2011
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) can reduce fuel costs by up to 60% for businesses in Ireland, whilst also significantly reducing vehicle emissions – over 150 transport and energy industry professionals heard at a Bord Gáis Networks conference at Croke Park, titled, 'Natur
18/11/2011
Sinn Fein has welcomed news that a Co Londonderry-based property developer, Tom McFeely - who is a director of Coalport Developments - was to be jailed and fined for contempt for failing to remedy fire risks at a Dublin apartment complex. Yesterday, Sinn Fein Dublin City Councillor Mícheál Mac Donn
18/11/2011
Labour Deputy Alex White has welcomed the support of the European Investment Bank in agreeing to fund redevelopments at University College Dublin, as part of the Government's strategic support for the knowledge economy in Ireland. The European Union's long-term lending institution will provide a €
18/11/2011
A Fianna Fáil spokesperson has responded to Sinn Féin’s pre budget proposals, describing the document as a mix of "hypocrisy and false accounting" which will do the construction sector no real good The party's spokesperson on jobs, Willie O’Dea, said although the proposal that Ireland should introd
18/11/2011
ESB and the European Investment Bank are have signed a new loan facility which will provide €235 million funding for ESB’s ambitious investment programme to develop smarter and more sustainable electricity network infrastructure in Ireland. The loan, from the European Union's long-term lending inst
18/11/2011
Further to a meeting held last week between Cathal Magee, CEO of the HSE and Joan Burton TD for Dublin West and Minister for Social Protection it has been agreed that a capital allocation of €1million will be made to Connolly Hospital to acquire a new imaging unit. At the meeting Mr Magee to Joan B
17/11/2011
Fine Gael Cork Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament in favour of the release of funds for re-training Irish Construction workers saying the Government must now ensure that available funds are drawn down for this purpose. "The importance of obtaining monies from the Eu
17/11/2011
Fianna Fáil has condemned the closure of Cavan army barracks along with the army facilities in Mullngar, Clonmel and Castlebar. Cavan-Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith has said the confirmation today that Fine Gael and Labour are to shut down the state-of-the-art Dún Úi Neill Barracks in Cava
17/11/2011
The economic recession has had a significant impact on the local construction industry and CITB-ConstructionSkills NI is keen to help the industry address the current downturn and focus on the way ahead. With this in mind they have launched a series of free information events to provide constructio
17/11/2011
A contractor has now been appointed to undertake work on a new acute unit at Antrim Area Hospital. The project will call for the relocation of existing Emergency Department and ancillary accommodation along with additional 24 bed medical ward and ancillary accommodation with associated car parking
17/11/2011
Imperative Energy Ltd, a leading developer of BioEnergy Projects in the UK and Ireland, announced it was named 'Best of BioEnergy' by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA). Winning the GCCA Later Stage Award for BioEnergy demonstrates Imperative Energy Ltd's significant success in the gr
17/11/2011
Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Sinn Féin MEP Barbara de Brun has welcomed the adoption in plenary of a resolution on the upcoming UN climate change negotiations in Durban. de Brún who will be travelling to Durban as part of the European Parliament's official delegation said,
17/11/2011
Dundalk Town Council was named Ireland's top Town/Borough Council at the eighth annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards, held in association with the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government. The Council was also joint winner of the sustainable environment award
17/11/2011
Sinn Féin chair of the Social Development Committee, Alex Maskey, will convene a round table discussion tonight aimed at tackling fuel poverty. The innovative initiative will see all Assembly departments involved in addressing fuel poverty being joined by key stakeholders to examine the way ahead.
16/11/2011
The Heritage Office, Planning Section and Architects Department of Sligo County Council will host a free information seminar on Caring for Sligo's Built Heritage on Friday 25th November 2011 at the Clarion Hotel, Clarion Road, Ballinode, Sligo. The aims of the seminar are to, provide participants w
16/11/2011
Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte T.D. outlined a range of considerations for renewable energy policy as we move towards an integrated European Energy Market in coming years. The Minister was speaking at a Conference in Dublin also attended by UK Energy Minister, Charles Hendry M.P. Stressing tha
16/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service's progress on investment totalling £4.33million for Maintenance and Network Development schemes in the Limavady area this year. The Minister said: "I am pleased to confirm that work on the A6 Londonderry to Dungiven dual carriage
16/11/2011
First Minister Mr Peter Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA have officially opened Allen & Overy LLP's Support and Legal Services Centre in Donegall Quay, Belfast. Allen & Overy is one of the world's largest international law firms, and earlier this year its plans to cre
16/11/2011
A Fianna Fail councillor has released an election letter by Leo Varadkar committing to the implementation of the Metro North plan, which he later cancelled. Cllr David McGuinness, recent runner-up in the Dublin West By-Election, published a copy of the Fine Gael election letter, which reveals a "s
16/11/2011
Used plant and equipment auction website Mr Machinery's new interactive helpdesk has received a big thumbs-up from both buyers and sellers. Visitors to
16/11/2011
County Louth based Dromad Hire has become the first hire company in the world in developing its unique smart phone app. The company released its new smart phone app now available for free purchase from the app store. The app boasts a range of features including a length/height unit conversion me
16/11/2011
OpenHydro has announced it was named Best Company in the ‘Other Renewable Energy’ category by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association. Winning the GCCA Later Stage Award demonstrates OpenHydro's significant success in the growing cleantech industry. OpenHydro was nominated for the GCCA Later Stage
16/11/2011
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to Dublin Airport Authority Chief Executive Declan Collier, who has announced plans to move to London City Airport. Mr Varadkar said: "Declan Collier oversaw Dublin Airport Authority through a very challenging period for the econ
15/11/2011
Irish tidal energy company, OpenHydro, has announced that it has been chosen by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) as a 2011 Later Stage Award Top 30 finalist. Inclusion in the GCCA Global Top 30 reflects the strong business and market position of the company in the marine renewabl
15/11/2011
Northern Ireland-based McCue Fit-Out has passed the 30 year milestone in a multimillion pound partnership with one of Europe’s largest fast food franchises. The interior specialist’s relationship with Herbel Restaurants, which operates the KFC brand, has yielded fit-out contracts for more than 100
15/11/2011
John Dunne, Workers Party of Ireland spokesperson on consumer affairs, has labelled the decision of NIB to hike mortgage interest rates despite a reduction in ECB rates as downright insulting. Mr Dunnes said:"This action shows the total arrogance of the banking sector and shows the remoteness of
15/11/2011
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined a total of £1,250 plus court costs of £25 for making a polluting discharge to a waterway and for contravening the DOE's consent conditions. On 14 May 2010, an officer from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) inspected the Burren River and observed i
15/11/2011
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that key capital projects like Metro North, the Grangegorman DIT campus and DART Underground could be saved by attracting investment from some of the €75 billion currently held in Irish private pension funds. Speaking at a seminar on pension provision, Co
15/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service’s progress on investment totalling £1.7million for maintenance schemes in the Carrickfergus Borough Council area this year. Speaking ahead of this evening's meeting between Roads Service and Carrickfergus Borough Council, the Min
15/11/2011
Focus Ireland and Threshold have called for the government to set a new deadline of 2013 to end long-term homelessness and the need to sleep rough at a seminar in Dublin held by the two organisations to mark World Homeless Day. The two leading homeless charities said the previous target of 2010 was
15/11/2011
Roderic O’Gorman has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Green Party. He succeeds Dan Boyle in the position. "I am delighted to be taking up this role at a crucial time for the Green Party. Since the General Election in February, the Party has been rebuilding and remodelling itself to opera
14/11/2011
Labour Party TD for Dublin North West, John Lyons has welcomed the announcement of €4.6 million in funding to begin work on 25 new homes in Ballymun. Deputy Lyons stated: "Following a visit to Ballymun with me yesterday, Minister for Housing Willie Penrose, announced this funding to start work on w
14/11/2011
Ireland's leading housing charity is calling for radical changes to be made to rent supplement as the cost of the scheme has increased dramatically in the past number of years. Respond! Housing Association contends that rent supplement is an inefficient use of state resources with private landlord
14/11/2011
The rate of business activity in NI is still stalled, but the speed of the fall has slowed. However, the building sector has again been hardest hit as shown by he release of October data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI. The latest report - produced for Ulster Bank by Markit - showed busi
14/11/2011
Bennett Construction Ltd have successfully handed over the new Cardiac Angiography Unit for Bon Secours Hospital in Glasnevin, Dublin. The €1 million project comprises of the construction of a new single storey Cardiac Angiography Unit at second floor level. The new extension was built over the roo
14/11/2011
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called on the Stormont Executive to re-invest the money which it would have spent on the A5 upgrade in this budget period to deliver change to boost our economy and infrastructure. He said the Executive should look at investing in a Green New Deal-style strategy an
14/11/2011
Fianna Fáil Councillor for Ballymun, Paul McAuliffe has said the delay in the Metro North project is a major body blow for the Ballymun Regeneration Project and will mean the serious delay of other investment projects in the area including the proposed Ballymun shopping centre and the M50 Wet Labs.
14/11/2011
Over 100 Newham job seekers joined contractor John Sisk & Son for an "Employment Opportunities Open Day" at the Rathbone Market regeneration site in Canning Town where they met potential employers from the local area. John Sisk & Son was joined by subcontractors Reddington, Lindners Facades, Haydon
14/11/2011
The European Commission (EC) has been lobbied over constituency concerns surrounding the use of the controversial gas extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' as it is more commonly known. Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún has written to the EC after four new licenses were grante
11/11/2011
The Irish Republic's Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed that investment in transport infrastructure will be scaled back significantly over the next five years in order to allow the Government to meet its commitments in health and education, restore our economic sovere
11/11/2011
Sinn Féin's environment spokesperson Brian Stanley TD has described the Infrastructure & Capital Investment cuts as a wasted opportunity to invest in the green economy, jobs and sustainability. Deputy Stanley said: "The slash and burn politics of this government is highlighted in their massive cut
11/11/2011
NI's top political team have today travelled south today to confront the leaders of the Irish Republic on yesterday's news that a multi-million cross border road project would have to be shelved after the Dáil government performed a U-turn on funding. First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy Fi
11/11/2011
Executives from the Northern Ireland renewable energy development and energy technology group, Gaelectric, have met with members of the NI Enterprise Trade and Investment (ETI) Committee to highlight the contribution of the renewable energy sector in Northern Ireland to economic development and ener
11/11/2011
Up-and-coming tradesmen received a royal accolade recently when, in the final engagement of a one-day visit, the Princess Royal attended the official opening of Belfast Metropolitan College, at the Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Princess Anne was at the new facility, which is now the largest provider of
11/11/2011
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today praised the creativity, flair and determination of Northern Ireland's young entrepreneurs. The Minister was speaking at the final of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2011. Ryan Daly, 29, fought off stiff competition from seven other finalists to win
11/11/2011
The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG) has announced it will be holding a Northern Ireland Policy Event on Thursday 20th January, 2012 in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. NIRIG represents the collective voices of IWEA and Renewable UK in Northern Ireland. The workshop will consider the act
11/11/2011
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has welcomed the opening of Belfast Metropolitan College's new £44 million campus at Titanic Quarter. Speaking after HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the new further education facility, the Minister said: "This new state of the art fac
11/11/2011
Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann has called on the Housing Minister Nelson McCausland to inform people what his strategy is for the future of the Housing Executive. Fra McCann said: "There have been many rumours around the direction the Minister will take in deciding the future structure of the Housing Exe
11/11/2011
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for Gaelscoil Éanna, Glengormley. The new accommodation will consist of three classrooms, resource space, offices, staff room and play areas and is due to be completed by April 2012 at a cost of nearly £500,000. The scheme wil
10/11/2011
Tenders are currently being sought for the appointment of a main contractor to undertake construction work on the redevelopment of Newpark Comprehensive School in County Dublin. The project will consist of the phased redevelopment of the existing Newpark School including the demolition of the exist
10/11/2011
The Minister for Education and Skills has said he is to focus on major school construction projects after new figures revealed Ireland's schools will not cope with the next generation. The figures from published by the Central Statistics Office, represent the highest number of births registered in
10/11/2011
Construction work has begun on the construction of a new sports facility at Blackrock College in County Dublin. Work is being carried out by a local contractor and is expected to be complete in August 2012. The project designed by the Coady Partnership comprises the construction of a sports buildi
10/11/2011
The Irish government has provoked controversy after a major U-turn means it will no longer be funding a huge road upgrade in western Northern Ireland. The beleaguered construction industry has been left disappointed after the Irish Republic's Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said that while his gove
10/11/2011
The loss of funding for a huge road upgrade across western parts of NI may yet benefit infrastructure projects in other parts of NI. Ulster Unionist MLA, Roy Beggs, who is a member of the Stormont Regional Development Committee, has commented on the Irish Republic's refusal to continue with promise
10/11/2011
Australian firms sponsored more than 1,400 skilled Irish labourers between July and September of this year. The demand for labour in engineering, mining and construction industries means Ireland is now by far the largest source of skilled workers for Australia in per capita terms. Editor of The Ir
10/11/2011
Tenders are currently being sought for the compiling of a select list of contractors to undertake construction work on an apartment scheme at Brucevale Park in Belfast. The project calls for the construction of 12 apartments with engineering services and external site development works. It is expec
10/11/2011
Builders have packed up and moved out in at a major new Integrated Mental Health Campus at Toghermore in Tuam, Co Galway. This week, Kathleen Lynch, T.D., the Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, has officially unveiled a plaque to commemorate the development
10/11/2011
A man was fined £5,000 plus £75 court costs at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court for failing to comply with a DOE Planning Enforcement Notice. Mr Gerard Rasdale, from Co Fermanagh, was found guilty of failing to comply with the Enforcement Notice which required him to remove a building and storage ya
10/11/2011
Measures may be introduced to stop fast food outlets from operating near schools. Children's Minister Frances Fitzgerald is in talks with Planning Minister Willie Penrose to stop the fast food firms opening near schools. "We are in discussions with the Department of Environment to see if our plan
09/11/2011
Leading European energy and ICT companies, R&D centers and universities, including ESB, Intune Networks and the Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG) have teamed-up to develop innovative 'smart grid' energy solutions and services for homes, buildings, industry and the transport infrastr
09/11/2011
There's to be a new boss for environmental protection matters in the Irish Republic. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D., today announced that the Government has decided to appoint Laura Burke as the new Director General of the Environmental Protection
09/11/2011
The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood has argued that Northern Ireland should have statutory emission reduction targets. He said that, at present there are no specific targets for emissions in Northern Ireland under the 2008 UK Climate Change Act. Setting emission reduction targets in N
09/11/2011
Thirty six Irish companies and organisations that have introduced effective sustainable energy initiatives have been shortlisted for the 2011 Sustainable Energy Awards. The Awards, presented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and sponsored by ESB Electric Ireland, provide an opp
09/11/2011
The High Court has ordered developer Tom McFeely off the site at Priory Hall in Donaghmede, Dublin. The court made the order after being told by the Council that works to achieve compliance with the fire safety aspects were not progressing satisfactorily. After evidence was heard the court found
09/11/2011
The man who ran a Co Down kitchen and bathroom fit-out firm has been disqualified from running a company. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking for eight years from Colin Smyth (32) of Kipkarren Park, Newtownards. He was disqualified in resp
09/11/2011
The Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht has agreed to invite Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan TD to attend a meeting to spell out and clarify his position on climate change legislation. Committee Chairman Ciarán Lynch, TD said: "Last week, the Minister announced t
09/11/2011
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese visited the Knockamann Development, St. Joseph's Intellectual Disability Service, where she met with clients and staff. Caroline Coakley, Service Manager said: Today is a wonderful occasion for the clients and staff of St. Joseph's Intellectual Disability Ser
09/11/2011
Northern Ireland company Kingspan Renewables is continuing to expand its presence in the South African market. As a result of a successful partnership with South African based eco supplier Green Power, Kingspan Renewables' Thermomax solar collectors are being used in an increasing number of commer
09/11/2011
Southern Divisional Roads Manager, Kevin Monaghan has warned motorists to take extra care while driving, as winter approaches. The Divisional Roads Manager was speaking at the start of Roads Service's annual Winter Service operation. Mr Monaghan said: "Every night from now until the middle of nex
09/11/2011
A recent survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions showed that over a quarter of people surveyed will not be able to cope with the dramatic increase in their heating bills this winter. This issue will only worsen each winter. Many households are only beginning to turn their heating on now and will
08/11/2011
Building work on flood defences to protect part of suburban Dublin from the sea could be delayed by up to eight years if protests continue, Dublin City Council has warned. The council has had planning permission from An Bord Pleanála to build flood defences at Clontarf since 2008 but it has now sta
08/11/2011
It's not just construction firms that are being disappointed by the news that the proposed Metro North project in Dublin is being mothballed. Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Dessie Ellis has said the decision to scrap the Metro North project is not good for Dublin or Ireland. He said the decisio
08/11/2011
According to a new survey by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), the most common outcome of rent re-negotiations between landlords and tenants was a rent reduction of between 20 and 29 per cent in 2011. The SCSI said the survey of its members showed that where tenants could provide
08/11/2011
House prices are still falling in Northern Ireland according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and Ulster Bank Housing Market Survey. But the rate of price decline has eased, the survey suggests. The net balance (-29%) of respondents to the survey reported that prices fe
08/11/2011
Joan Burton, Minister for Social Protection addressed a seminar on aspects of the recently published report of the Inter-Departmental Mortgage Arrears Working Group. The seminar, which was hosted by the Department of Social Protection, was attended by a number of stakeholders in the area of mortga
08/11/2011
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking for 11 years from the director of a Warrenpoint engineering firm. John Rooney, 46, of Bridge Road, Burren, Warrenpoint was disqualified in respect of his conduct as a director of Aztech Engineering Soluti
08/11/2011
The British Institute of Facilities Management, Ireland Region selected the first ever recipient of the inaugural award which recognises outstanding contribution to facilities Management. G4S Integrated Services scooped the title for their entry which detailed the operational and facilities manageme
08/11/2011
Pneutrol Ireland Ltd (PIL), the Antrim-based automation and process control specialists, has recently secured an order worth €180,000 in the Republic of Ireland, following support from Invest Northern Ireland to develop and market a new product. The company, which is one of the premier concrete con
08/11/2011
A Fermanagh woman was fined £5,000 plus £75 court costs at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court for a planning offence. Mrs Myrtle Woodhouse Leonard was found guilty of failing to comply with the enforcement notice which required her to remove a pre-fabricated dwelling from land at Ballydoolagh, Enniskil
08/11/2011
The owner of an unauthorised skip company has pleaded guilty to seven waste offences at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court. Oliver McAleenan, 45, of Drumanquoile Road, Ballynahinch, admitted illegally dumping and burying waste from his skip firm beside his house. Mr McAleenan pleaded guilty to the cha
07/11/2011
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has welcomed the successful delivery of 14 new schools under the 2011 Rapid Delivery Programme. The 2011 Rapid Programme included projects for 13 primary schools and one post-primary school where accommodation could be delivered using off-si
07/11/2011
Mr Brendan Howlin TD, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform visited Wexford General Hospital (WGH), where he officiated at a ceremony "marking out of the site" to commence the Hospitals €20m capital development. Earlier this year, the HSE welcomed an announcement by the Minister that €20 million
07/11/2011
Finavera Wind Energy has announced that its 105 megawatt Cloosh Valley Wind Project has been granted full Planning Permission from An Bord Pleanála, the Irish regulatory agency responsible for development and approving strategic infrastructure. Planning permission is the final regulatory hurdle fo
07/11/2011
Cork City Council has advertised for a multi-disciplinary consultancy team to prepare an economic proposition report for the Cork Docklands. The expertise involved will be led by Global Business, economic and financial consultants and will include Marketing & Branding, Planning, Urban Design, Eng
07/11/2011
Rural Development Michelle O'Neill has officially opened St Joseph's GAC Craigbane with its new purpose built indoor youth recreation/multi-use community facility. The Club received funding from the Rural Development Programme (RDP) amounting to £223,300 to build the facility to serve the communit
07/11/2011
Commenting on the forced evacuation of the Priory Hall development, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) has called for a complete overhaul of the building control system for compliance with Building Regulations, including education of the construction trades. IGBC stated: "The evacuation of t
07/11/2011
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has welcomed Schrader Electronics' ongoing support for Apprenticeships, at an Apprentice Team Building Event. The Minister visited 11 apprentices and their line managers taking part in a team building event to improve personal effectiveness sk
07/11/2011
Homeowners and businesses in Macroom will soon be able to connect to the natural gas network for the first time. Representatives of Bord Gáis Networks met with key stakeholders and community representatives to present details of the c. €7.5 million construction programme. Construction work on th
04/11/2011
An appeal has been lodged against plans to build a budget hotel in Limerick amid fears that the new hotel will cause a surge in anti-social and rowdy behaviour. Limerick County Council had approved plans for a €4m development, which would see two homes situated between the Unicorn Bar and the round
04/11/2011
Sligo-based company Jennings O'Donovan & Partners has secured a €2.8m contract for major works on a massive new housing and commerical development in Bahrain. Located on the northern shores of Muharraq in the Arabian Gulf, the Diyar Al Muharraq project will provide housing for over 100,000 people i
04/11/2011
The main contractor has been appointed for the works involved in the construction of a 76-bed nursing care home on lands between Prince Andrew Way, Darby Road and Dunluskin Gardens, Carrickfergus. Associated access landscaping and the additional off street car parking spaces will be included. Main
04/11/2011
Companies and Training organisations within Ireland have been nominated for the CMG Building and Design Awards 2011 which are to be hosted by Dublin this year. Nominees include Fehily Timoney & Company, Bam Contractors and McQuillian Architects. The award ceremony will take place, 02 December at t
04/11/2011
Tesco Stores Ltd have submitted revised plans to Derry Council for the construction of a new district shopping centre at Lisnagelvin District Centre at Lisnagelvin Road. The new plans for the Londonderry detail the proposed redevelopment of the existing Lisnagelvin District Shopping Centre to provi
04/11/2011
Cork Harbour Marina, Monkstown is to embark on an expansion programme, which will create 32 full-time jobs and support up to 90 jobs both directly and indirectly. Cork County Council issued a notice of intention to grant planning permission to allow the expansion to 285-fingered berth marina with 1
04/11/2011
Tenders are currently being sought for the appointment of a contractor to undertake work on the construction of a new leisure facility at St. Columbs Park in Londonderry. The project calls for the replacement and relocation of multi-purpose sports leisure facility including community cultural and a
04/11/2011
Tenders are expected to be sought in mid-November 2011 from contractors to undertake work on a new €5.9 million health centre in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. Designed by Anthony Reddy & Associates, the project calls for the construction of a 20 bed care managed unit with interconnected primary car
04/11/2011
FP McCann was in attendance at the annual CEF/Specify Construction Excellence Awards, which highlight and celebrate the remarkable achievements of construction companies across Northern Ireland. The construction industry in Northern Ireland has an annual total output of £3.4 billion, employs 85,00
03/11/2011
Tenders are currently being sought for civil contractors to undertake construction of a new reservoir at Tonabrocky, Bushypark in County Galway. A contractor is expected to be appointed in Q1 2012. Work is expected to commence in Spring 2012 and is expected to take in the region of six months to c
03/11/2011
Work is now underway on the construction of the A32 Cherrymount Link Road in Omagh, County Tyrone. The scheme comprises of two kilometres of proposed new trunk road, connecting the existing Cherrymount roundabout on the A32 on the north of the town, to the B80 Tempo Road, on the southeast of the to
03/11/2011
Tenders are expected to be sought in mid-November 2011 from contractors to undertake work on a new €5.9 million health centre in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. Designed by Anthony Reddy & Associates, the project calls for the construction of a 20 bed care managed unit with interconnected primary care
03/11/2011
The A1 Hillsborough / Ravernet / Blaris Road Junction, Lisburn, is being upgraded. Roads Service has been working over the past number of weeks to upgrade the traffic signals, footways and carriageway surface at the above locations. The work is nearing completion and final strengthening and resur
03/11/2011
Retail rental firm Corbo has reported a £44m loss between March 2010 and January. The shop landlord company names the sale of Longwood Retail Park, Damolly Retail Park and the Marks & Spencer building on Donegall Place in Belfast as the one-off factor affecting performance. The firm, which is owne
03/11/2011
Castlewellan-based Alternative Heat has secured new business in Scotland worth £540,000 with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Alternative Heat designs and installs renewable energy systems for domestic and commercial markets across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Its products include wood pell
03/11/2011
Tenders are currently being sought for the appointment of a contractor to undertake construction work of a new sports hall at Castleknock Community College in Dublin. Designed by A&D Wejchert, the projects comprises the construction of a two-storey extension to the college which will consist of a n
03/11/2011
Furniture Firm IKEA has recalled over 500 wardrobes. The flat-pack giant wants 501 customers to return the Pax wardrobes. They were sold at the Dublin store between August 2009 and this September. IKEA says the Aurland mirror doors with supplier number 12650 are faulty and could break apart if i
02/11/2011
An Armagh refrigeration company has won a prestigious national award for its energy-saving refrigeration solution at a meat processing plant. Shilliday Refrigeration picked up the prize for 'Industrial and Commercial Project of the Year' at the RAC Cooling Industry Awards night at the London Hilto
02/11/2011
Northern Ireland's Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a Development Proposal for the establishment of a statutory nursery unit at St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Keady. Builders woun't therefore be getting any extra work after Minister O'Dowd commented: "The Department of Educati
02/11/2011
Dublin Port Company has announced, that a draft of its 30 year Masterplan will go on view to the public this week, at its offices on Alexandra Road from Thursday, 3rd November until Friday, 2nd December 2011. The viewing is designed to facilitate members of the public to be able to make supplement
02/11/2011
Ireland's electricity utility, ESB, has announced that Pat O’Doherty has been appointed by the Board as Chief Executive of ESB in succession to Padraig McManus who is retiring. Pat O'Doherty joined ESB in 1981 and has worked throughout the business in senior management roles. He is currently Execut
02/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service’s progress on investment totalling £12.5 million for network development and maintenance schemes in the Londonderry area this year. The Minister said: "I am pleased to confirm that work on the A6 Londonderry to Dungiven dual carr
02/11/2011
Belfast based aluminium installation company, Alu-Fix has entered into administration with the loss of around 40 jobs. Stephen Cave and Paul Rooney from PricewaterhouseCoopers have been assigned as joint administrative receivers by the secured lender, which is believed to be Ulster Bank. Mr Cave s
02/11/2011
The NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £140,000 to improve two community premises in Brownlow, Lurgan. The grant, from the Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund, will help refurbish Drumellan Children and Young People’s Centre and Enniskeen Community House.
02/11/2011
Work has now started on the long-awaited new Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester twenty five years after the original centre opened. The new centre in Cheetham Hill, Manchester's most cosmopolitan area, will be unique in celebrating the history and contribution of Irish communities around the
01/11/2011
Farrans have won the Engineers Ireland Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Award for large-sized companies. The Engineers Ireland CPD Awards are the most prestigious Training Awards in Ireland and are for all industries, not just the construction industry. Many multi-national companies parti
01/11/2011
Construction companies alongside business and professional service firms have been ranked as the worst affected by the recession in Ireland, according to figures released by Vision-net.ie. A total of 172 companies were declared insolvent in October. Vision-net.ie managing director Christine Culle
01/11/2011
The recently completed Peace Bridge project is one of 8 shortlisted projects in this years Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards, which showcases Irish engineering at its best. Last year, the Samuel Beckett Bridge was successful in winning this illustrious prize, and it was due in part to obtaining
01/11/2011
FP McCann have been awarded the contract for environmental Improvements works at Station Square, Portrush. The work awarded by Coleraine Borough Council will be n important economic catalyst for Portrush encouraging private sector investment and helping to create a more vibrant and dynamic tourist
01/11/2011
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service’s progress on investment totalling £6.6million for maintenance schemes in the Newry and Mourne District this year. Speaking ahead of Friday's meeting between Roads Service and Newry and Mourne District Council, the Minister said:
01/11/2011
A Northern Ireland-based property management company, Managemint Ltd, which has offices at Stramillis Road, Belfast and High St., Lurgan has won a UK Property Award. The annual UK Property Awards 2011, in association with BLOOMBERG TELEVISION, are open to residential and commercial property profess
